US Bridges

Eastman-Soperton over Gum Swamp Creek

Good

Dodge County, Georgia · 2.4 MI E of Eastman · Structure no. 000000009100380

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
304 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,750
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eastman-Soperton over Gum Swamp Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Eastman-Soperton over Gum Swamp Creek in Dodge County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,225 by 2032. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesEastman-Soperton
CrossesGum Swamp Creek
Location2.4 MI E of Eastman
RouteState Highway 46
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.20478, -83.13693
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,750 (2024)
Projected traffic6,225 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eastman-Soperton over Gum Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eastman-Soperton over Gum Swamp Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Eastman-Soperton over Gum Swamp Creek carry?

About 3,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Eastman-Soperton over Gum Swamp Creek?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Eastman-Soperton over Gum Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.